Affiliation:
1. School of Studies in Botany, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, India
2. Department of Botany, Rajmata Scindia Government Girl's P.G. College, Chhindwara, India
3. Department of Botany, Government KRG P.G. College, Gwalior, India
Abstract
Lawsonia inermis L. (family Lythraceae), often known as henna, is a dye-producing plant cultivated in various parts of the world for cosmetic purposes. Since time immemorial, leaf powder made from this little tree has been used to beautify skin, hair, fingernails, leather, silk, and wool. The plant's leaf, which contains an active dye (red orange pigment), lawsone, is widely employed in cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries (2-hydroxy-1,4 naphthoquinone). Lawsone, an essential secondary metabolite, accumulates in the plant's aerial parts, with the highest concentration of 1.0–1.4% in the young leaf petiole. Analgesic, hypoglycemic, hepatoprotective, immune stimulant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-dermatophytic, protein glycation inhibition, anti-sickling, antioxidant, anti-fertility, tuberculostatic, wound healing, anticomplimentary, and anticancer properties have all been reported for the plant. Henna is currently recognised as a valuable source of unique natural ingredients for the creation of medications and commercial products for a variety of ailments.
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